Razer PC Remote Play vs Console Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Razer PC Remote Play
Stream your PC games directly to your mobile device with high resolution and refresh rates. Launch games from popular PC platforms and enjoy a console-style experience on the go.
- Stream PC games to mobile
- Full device resolution and refresh rate
- Integrates with Razer Nexus Game Launcher
- Launch games from Steam, Epic, PC Game Pass
- Stream directly from Razer Cortex on PC
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THE ULTIMATE PC-TO-MOBILE STREAMING PLATFORM The power of your gaming rig now fits in your pocket. Stream your favorite games using your PC, launch them directly from your mobile device, and take your immersion to the next level with the sharpest, smoothest visuals. STREAM AT YOUR DEVICE'S FULL RESOLUTION & MAX REFRESH RATE Unlike other streaming services that lock your gameplay to fixed aspect ratios, Razer PC Remote Play allows you to take full advantage of your device’s powerful display. By automatically adjusting to its maximum resolution and refresh rate, you’ll be able to enjoy the sharpest, smoothest visuals no matter where you game. WORKS WITH RAZER NEXUS Razer PC Remote Play is fully integrated with the Razer Nexus Game Launcher, providing a one-stop place to access all your mobile games with console-style experience. With one button press of your Kishi controller, instantly access Razer Nexus, browse all the games on your gaming PC, and play them on your mobile device. STREAM DIRECTLY FROM RAZER CORTEX ON PC Bring the cutting-edge hardware of your Razer Blade or PC setup to bear. Use the power of your system to run the most resource-intensive games on your mobile device—all with a single click. PLAY GAMES FROM STEAM, EPIC, PC GAME PASS, & MORE Razer PC Remote Play works with all popular PC gaming platforms. From indie gems to AAA releases, add any number of your favorite titles from various PC game libraries to your mobile device.
Console Remote
Transform your iPad or iPhone into a powerful PS5 remote play device. Experience console-quality gaming with ultra-low latency, 3K HDR streaming, and full DualSense controller support. Play your favorite games anywhere, anytime.
- Ultra-low latency streaming
- 3K HDR video output
- Full DualSense controller support
- Optimized rendering engine
- Advanced upscaling and sampling
- Professional color space options
- AirPods optimized audio
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Turn Your iPad and iPhone into the Ultimate PS5 Streaming Companion! Console Remote is a powerful remote play tool built specifically for iPad and iPhone, designed to deliver a premium PlayStation 5 streaming experience. With ultra-low latency, 3K resolution, and full DualSense controller support, it transforms your iPad and iPhone into a true PS5 companion-anytime, anywhere. Whether you are on the couch, in bed, or on the go, enjoy console-quality gameplay directly on your iPad and iPhone. Key Features Ultra-low Latency Mode New synchronization engine, experience near-zero delay. Perfect sync with iPad and iPhone refresh rate for smooth, responsive gameplay. 3K HDR Video Streaming Enjoy enhanced visuals with up to 3K resolution HDR, powered by advanced super-resolution and image upsampling technologies. Frame Generation Technology Supports interpolation from 30 FPS to 60 FPS and from 60 FPS to 120 FPS. With intelligent motion frame interpolation and frame timing optimization, it delivers smoother gameplay while maintaining stable and natural visual quality. Full DualSense Controller Support Connect via native Bluetooth with full support for adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, touchpad, and gyroscope. Optimized Rendering Engine Built on Apple Metal and Audio Unit for high-performance video and audio rendering with reduced power consumption. Advanced Upscaling & Sampling Choose from low, medium, or high sampling modes to boost image clarity without sacrificing performance. Professional Color Space Support Switch between sRGB, Display P3, and Adobe RGB for accurate color tuning based on your screen. AirPods Optimized Audio Enjoy stable, low-latency wireless audio with seamless AirPods integration. MetalHUD Performance Monitor Full implementation of Apple MetalHUD, providing real-time monitoring of FPS, GPU, and memory usage. Requirements Virtual Touchpad and Virtual Controller Supports either a standalone virtual touchpad or a full virtual controller. Open [Virtual Control] > Check [Virtual Touchpad] or [Virtual Controller]. Remote Streaming Configure port forwarding on your router for ports 9295, 9296, 9297 and 9302 (UDP/TCP), or directly enable DMZ. Enable UPnP on your router. Open [Connect Device] > [PS5-Local] > [Edit] > [Connect Channel] > Select [Remote Connect]. Network Environment To avoid lag or pixelation, please follow the recommendations below Connect using a Wi-Fi 6 5GHz network Set your router channel to 149 (or 44 for EU/JP users) For improved stability, disable Location Services in your iPad and iPhone system settings Devices PlayStation 5 console DualSense wireless controller (third-party controllers are not officially supported) Systems iPad and iPhone running iOS 17.0 or higher, can work perfectly. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer PS5, PS4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, DualShock, DualSense and PSN are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Console Remote is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with Sony Computer Entertainment lnc, or any associated subsidiaries, logos or trademarks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Razer PC Remote Play at Free against Console Remote's $7.99. Razer PC Remote Play also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (201 vs 12). Console Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (64% vs 49%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Razer PC Remote Play is free to download; Console Remote costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Razer PC Remote Play holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Razer PC Remote Play has 201 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Razer PC Remote Play's written reviews are positive against 64% of Console Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Razer PC Remote Play ships an update every 2 months, Console Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Razer PC Remote Play | Console Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (201 ratings) — better | 4.3 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 201 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Razer | 莼乾 沈 |
Customer experience
Razer PC Remote Play
Console Remote
Bugs and requests
Razer PC Remote Play
Reported bugs
2 issues- Controller input stops working after initial use
- Connection issues with certain network configurations
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for Apple TV
- Improve remote play connection for mobile data and DDNS
- Add more customization options
- Provide HDR support
- Add support for Intel-based Macs
Console Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Razer PC Remote Play
No in-app purchases
Console Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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